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Council member introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: ATTEST: City Administrator RESOLUTION #11 -02- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY FOR PARK PURPOSES WHEREAS, Outlot K, Ramsey Town Center 8 Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota, except the West 140 feet thereof, PIN# 28- 32 -25 -21 -0036, has forfeited to the State of Minnesota for non- payment of taxes (the "Subject Property "); and WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey has designated the Subject Property for park and recreational purposes and said property is adjacent to a similarly designated park property; and WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best interest of the City to acquire the Subject Property to protect the existing park and ensure future maintenance and use of the Subject Property. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized to complete the application for a state use deed and any other necessary paperwork to secure ownership of the Subject Property for park purposes. 2. The Council hereby authorizes payment of the costs of acquisition and recording of the tax deed, estimated at $325.00. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: and the following abstained: and the following were absent: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the Ramsey City Council the day of February, 2011. Mayor